Although the Craftyn Summer Build Tourney has already moved onto round 3, the first of two group build rounds, 540News got in touch with first and second place winners of the 2nd round to get some perspective.
Nattov - 1st place
What inspired you?
Well actually, I'd like to give credit to fozzy for inspiring me. We were talking about our ideas for the contest and he shared his of wanting to make an abandoned motel caught in the apocalypse type thing so I asked him if it would be okay if I could do the same idea, but use my own spin on it and he said that's fine.
Was it difficult to get back on track after all the issues we had on the server?
Not really, I had inventory problems going back to the survival world, but gray fixed those. I had almost everything done before the server crashed, so i just did some polishing when i got back.
What was your favourite design element?
I just liked how things connected evenly in my design, everything seemed to just fit together well - I did a similar 1960s type style as I made ruffroni's house (shown below) I just like how in that style everything has a place and looks even - unlike medieval styles where everything is very detailed and/or out of place. Then again, everything was even until the apocalypse hit
Fozzythedovakiin - 2nd place
What inspired you?
I was inspired by the many scary looking motels I've seen on the road. I didn't think I had the time to make a hotel, and wasn't all that sure how I would want a hotel to look. So I decided on making a Post-Apocalyptic Motel instead.
Was it difficult to get back on track after all the issues we had on the server?
Yes it was very difficult, the time given is short in my opinion and having the break up in the contest dates as well as lots of down time didn't help at all. It's especially tricky when an older player such as myself has other responsibilities such as work. Luckily I finished my build, and was quite satisfied with my end product.
What was your favourite design element?
I really liked the Post-Apocalyptic scene I made, I know many people had a zombie siege in mind but I went a different route entirely. I made a giant ravine that I'll say was caused by a fiery meteor shower. Something similar to the dinosaurs lol.